A/HRC/WG.6/5/L.1 page 17 how the international community could contribute. Angola recommended continuing applying strategies to reduce criminality, address sexual abuse and child trafficking and protect civilians from criminals. 61. Gabon noted major political troubles encountered and welcomed efforts to promote human rights in conformity with international commitments. Given the evolution of the State to one where citizens can enjoy fundamental rights, despite an international financial crisis, Gabon recommended to the international community, particularly OHCHR, to provide technical support in various areas to the country; and signing OP-ICESCR. 62. Japan applauded progress towards democratization and political stability; efforts to promote human rights and eliminate gender-based discrimination; and awareness-raising of human rights. Japan recommended that the State (a) continue to address reinstating of the rule of law through a fair and transparent electoral process and governance reform, reducing poverty which has caused worsening security, establishing basic infrastructure and creating jobs, with the support of the United Nations and the international community; (b) further work to improve women’s political participation, educational opportunities and status in marriage relationships as well as to reduce the maternal mortality rate, one of the highest in the world; and (c) ratify in timely fashion the Optional Protocols to CRC. 63. Latvia welcomed the State’s ratification of many human rights instruments, including the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. It recommended that the Government consider extending a standing invitation to all special procedures of the Human Rights Council. 64. Senegal noted with interest measures to improve the status of women, children and persons with disabilities. It welcomed the 10 per cent quota in the civil service for disabled persons and the bill on the protection of older persons. It cited concerns on poverty, illiteracy, education and certain human rights. It encouraged the authorities to stand firm in pursuing reforms to bridge gaps and meet security challenges, and to identify clearly the need for technical assistance. 65. Tunisia welcomed efforts to promote human rights, despite difficulties, particularly to combat poverty. It encouraged the State to continue implementing its poverty reduction strategy paper as a framework for dialogue and reference for all questions regarding national development policies. It noted with interest efforts to promote the rights of disabled persons and stated that adequate assistance by the international community is necessary to enable the State to meet the MDGs.